Amazon Search, Apple Sign-In & Mobile Polish — ARC Library Field Notes

What’s New 2.18.0

We are taking book search to the next level with a brand-new search engine that prioritizes exact title matches, treats author names as separate keywords, and delivers more relevant results — no more sifting through unrelated books.

Published 2026-03-27 · Reviewed 2026-03-27

Version 2.18.0 brings 11 customer-facing changes to ARC Library. Role or platform labels appear only where a change is specific to that experience.

New

New Improved Book Search

We are taking book search to the next level with a brand-new search engine that prioritizes exact title matches, treats author names as separate keywords, and delivers more relevant results — no more sifting through unrelated books.

Apple Sign-In & Google OAuth

Sign in with your Apple ID or Google account for faster, password-free authentication on all platforms.

Change Password

Update your password directly from your account settings — no need to go through the reset flow.

Dashboard Header Stats

Quick at-a-glance reading stats are now displayed right in your dashboard header.

Improved

Updated Subscription Tiers

Free tier now includes 1,000 lifetime books. The Unlimited Tracking tier allows unlimited book tracking.

Mobile Safe Area Handling

Consistent safe area insets across all screens — no more content hidden behind notches, status bars, or gesture bars.

Localized Subscription Pricing

Subscription prices now display in your local currency on mobile platforms.

Compact Add Book Wizard

The mobile Add Book wizard now uses compact headers, giving you more screen space for book details and search results.

Fixed

Book Search API Fixes

Fixed three API errors that could cause book enrichment to fail: ISBNdb parameter mismatch, search cache lookup errors, and Amazon ISBN-13 format issues.

Auth Flow Improvements

OAuth callback handling is now more robust with proper timeout handling and loading states — no more blank screens after sign-in.

Privacy & Legal Updates

Privacy Policy and Terms of Service updated with RevenueCat integration details for mobile subscription management.